https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh research portfolio on the star image of American singer/songwriter Billie Eilish en-us 2020-02-18 14:45:17 UTC 2020-03-18 18:20:24 UTC hello@padlet.com 201265282 https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/452385777 this video shows an interviewer asking Billie the same question but at different years of her career (2017, 2018, 2019). this focuses on how she has grown and changed in such a short amount of time, due to her developing age and rapidly growing recognition in the industry, and how this has effected her personally. 

her 2018 interview is revealing of how she struggled with this new found attention, and comparing all three reveals how it has effected her mentally as well as professionally, ]]> 2020-02-29 13:43:54 UTC https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/452385777 201265282 https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/452386537 Interview with James Corden in carpool karaoke for the Late Late Show
shows Billie talking about her rise to fame, and showing her childhood home where she still lives with her brother. the idea that Billie almost fell into fame is highlighted here, with emphasis on the homemade studio they recorded their hit album.  ]]> 2020-02-29 13:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/452386537 201265282 https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/452386981 paper about the links between Eilish's song and video 'All the Good Girls go to Hell' by Religious studies masters student in relation to its influences from Lucifer imagery ]]> 2020-02-29 13:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/452386981 201265282 https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464382432 Billie's rise to fame has been rapid, and focus on her extraordinary talent and success at a young age is a key part of her star persona ]]> 2020-03-18 12:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464382432 201265282 https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464392851 posted to Billies Instagram the day before her 18th birthday, video footage of her creating music at a very young age. Focus on her passion for music through her entire life, and raw talent at a young age, a key component to her star persona ]]> 2020-03-18 12:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464392851 201265282 https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464397911 an image of Billie in her childhood bedroom in front of many Justin Bieber posters to announce the release of their collaboration of her son 'Bad Guy' presents her as a normal teenager in extraordinary circumstances, almost as if she never believed she would be so successful ]]> 2020-03-18 13:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464397911 201265282 https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464408953 Billie has been open about her struggle with her mental health issues as a result of her being thrown into the public eye so quickly while still a teenager, so much so that is has sparked debate about youth stardom. ]]> 2020-03-18 13:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464408953 201265282 https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464425309 one of Billies first recorded songs, featured on her debut EP. The lyrics of the song focus on mental health and wishing she wasn't who she is. The lyrics are dark and upsetting, surprising coming from a 16 year old who's talent is appreciated around the world. Billie struggling with her own star persona and representation of herself is reflected in her music and has become a part of her identity in itself - teen angst and confusion mixed with high levels of public exposure. ]]> 2020-03-18 13:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464425309 201265282 https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464500025 As Billie has only appeared as an a-list celebrity in the last three years, there is little academic writing about her star persona. I wanted to find something about how being a young star affects your career and identity. This article looks at child stardom and growing up in the limelight. Billie is now 18, making her no longer a child but much of her teen years were spent in pursuit of her music career, this article looks at how pubic perceptions of young people in the limelight can effect their own perceptions of themselves, as being young and famous becomes a defining factor. ]]> 2020-03-18 14:07:35 UTC https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464500025 201265282 https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464529676 Billie has been open about her struggle with tourettes, making part of her persona about raising awareness about the condition. This article looks at the condition and how she is helping break the stigma by being open ]]> 2020-03-18 14:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464529676 201265282 https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464560129 Billie Eilish has created a unique sound through genre amalgamation while still managing to make popular music, her unique sound is key when considering her place in the industry and star persona. ]]> 2020-03-18 14:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464560129 201265282 https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464575449 her success at the 2020 Grammy's was a defining moment in Billies career, defining her as one of the most successful artists of the moment and of her generation. Her individualism continues to be recognised ]]> 2020-03-18 14:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464575449 201265282 https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464587084 In her acceptance speech at the Grammy's this year Billie apologises for her domination at the awards. This article describes her as humble, but also suggests she feels 'impostor syndrome'. Her shock at winning shows she may still feel undeserving or like she does not belong. ]]> 2020-03-18 14:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464587084 201265282 https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464602760 her success sparked debate about her deserving, asking questions about whether it was the music being praised or her age ]]> 2020-03-18 15:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464602760 201265282 https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464606713 Billies shocked response sparked debate, fans and critics on twitter reacted to her sweep of the awards. Trying to understand her motivation behind apologising for her wins was the key debate, this uncertainty contradicts previous indications that Billie open about who she is. ]]> 2020-03-18 15:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/201265282/mfxmlm1kz9bh/wish/464606713